McGee rescues Athlone

Waterford were held to a draw by 10-man Athlone Town at the RSC last night in a game marred by some bizzare refereeing by Kildare’s Adriano Reale.

It was a stunning goal that gave the home side the lead on 15 minutes when a fine run from Seamus Long set up Gary Dempsey, who controlled superbly before giving keeper Pat Jennings no chance.

After playing second fiddle for the majority of the match, the visitors struck for an equalising goal on 37 minutes when Niall Scullion, on his first start of the season, whipped in a fantastic right-wing cross for Noel McGee to power home a header from eight yards.